Role

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Conductor  

Country

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New Zealand

Birth

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May 11, 1945 in Auckland, New Zealand

Period

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Baroque

 

 

Romantic

 

 

Contemporary

Genre

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Concerto

 

 

Orchestral

 

Ross Pople is a renowned British conductor and cellist who has made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on 11th May 1945 in London, Pople showed an early interest in music and began playing the cello at the age of six. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London and later at the Juilliard School in New York, where he was a student of Leonard Rose. Pople began his career as a cellist, performing with various orchestras and ensembles, including the London Symphony Orchestra, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, and the English Chamber Orchestra. He also played as a soloist, performing with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and the London Mozart Players, among others. In the 1970s, Pople began to focus more on conducting, and he quickly established himself as a talented and versatile conductor. He became the principal conductor of the London Festival Orchestra in 1978 and held the position for over a decade. During this time, he conducted numerous concerts and recordings with the orchestra, including performances of works by Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven. Pople's reputation as a conductor continued to grow, and he was soon in demand as a guest conductor with orchestras around the world. He conducted the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. He also conducted opera productions, including Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" and Rossini's "The Barber of Seville." One of Pople's most significant achievements as a conductor was his work with the London Mozart Players. He became the principal conductor of the orchestra in 1988 and held the position for over a decade. During this time, he conducted numerous concerts and recordings with the orchestra, including performances of Mozart's complete symphonies and piano concertos. Pople's work with the London Mozart Players earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards. In 1991, he was awarded the Gramophone Award for Best Orchestral Recording for his recording of Mozart's "Symphonies Nos. 38-41" with the London Mozart Players. He also received the Classical Brit Award for Best Orchestral Album in 2000 for his recording of Mozart's "Piano Concertos Nos. 20 and 21" with pianist Howard Shelley and the London Mozart Players. In addition to his work as a conductor, Pople has also been a dedicated teacher and mentor to young musicians. He has taught at the Royal Academy of Music, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and the Royal Northern College of Music. He has also conducted masterclasses and workshops around the world, sharing his knowledge and experience with aspiring musicians. Today, Ross Pople continues to be an active and influential figure in the world of classical music. He has conducted numerous concerts and recordings with orchestras around the world and has received numerous awards and accolades for his work. His dedication to music and his commitment to sharing his knowledge and experience with others have made him a beloved and respected figure in the classical music community.

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